Burn It Up – The Rise of British Dance Music 1986–1991: Album Review
Cherry Red Records serve up a 4CD trip through British dance music’s explosion of the 1980’s.
The Man From Delmonte – Better Things: Album Review
It’s taken The Man From Delmonte over three decades to release their first proper studio album, and honestly? It is worth the wait.
Wear The Fox Hat – The Fabric Of My Life: Album Review
Wear The Fox Hat / lain Mumford assembles a collection of songs he wanted to record before hanging up his guitar for live performances.
Yes – Fly From Here, Return Trip: Album Review
A return to the return trip of Fly From Here from the Yes archive.
Lullaby Riot on The Clash: Why I Love
Lee Warren from Lullaby Riot gives us his ‘why I love’ insight into The Clash.
Aron van Alstine – Subtle Teeth (vol.1): EP Review
Singer-songwriter, bullfighter, ballerina, ex-teenager and future dinosaur Aron van Alstine delivers an object lesson with new EP.
The Owl Service – A Tribute to Sandy Denny: Single Review
The Owl Service collective pays tribute to the incomparable Sandy Denny with a pair of the finest songs that she was ever associated with.
Sam Kelly and Jamie Francis / Alan Hedley- Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
Sam Kelly (in duo format accompanied by Jamie Francis) makes an end of year appearance at Over Hulton Folk Club.
Ed Daniels talks about Collaborations: Interview
Ed Daniels joins us to talk about his Collaborations project.
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram w/ Mathias Lattin & Dylan Triplett – Manchester Albert Hall: Live Review
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram lands in Manchester to deliver a blues masterclass in support of his latest album, Hard Road.
James – Nothing But Love: News
Only sheroes can save us now. Loads of James related things happening – rounded up here
The Maple State – Don’t Take Forever: Album Review
Back together for the first time in 17 years, Manchester band The Maple State celebrate their reunion with Don’t Take Forever.
Gary Numan – 1000, Live at the Electric Ballroom: Album Review
Live Numan from London’s Electric Ballroom celebrating a grand of shows in a career spanning set.
Kate & Anna McGarrigle – Kate & Anna McGarrigle/Dancer With Bruised Knees: Re-release Review
Kate & Anna McGarrigle. You know the name, you know the songs, here they are, together, as originally intended.
Naragonia Quartet – Nehalennia: Album Review
Atmospheric, authentic and truly beautiful. Words used to describe the music of Belgium’s Naragonia Quartet. Their fourth album is a triumph.